The board meeting included a superintendent's report regarding the state legislative session, focusing on budget forecasts, education funding, and policy impacts. Key action items approved by the board involved multiple vendor contracts for services ranging from school software, transportation, and construction projects to mental health support and educational programs. Additionally, the board approved policy amendments, the 2026-2027 e-learning day plan, the 2026-2027 first budget amendment, and resolutions authorizing changes to bond proceeds usage. New business discussions centered on the superintendent's evaluation, contract negotiations, the extension of the Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment for early literacy, and the approval of strategic plan strategies for the upcoming school year.
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The Board of Education meeting covered a wide range of reports and action items, including the approval of human resources transactions, various contracts for services such as construction, security, and printing, and lease agreements. The meeting also included reports from the Superintendent on the strategic plan, literacy and mathematics initiatives, and student well-being, specifically concerning the Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health System and the implementation of social-emotional learning supports. Furthermore, the Board reviewed collective bargaining agreements, approved the 2026-2029 Achievement and Integration Plan, and discussed the 'Grow Your Own' staff recruitment program.
Feb 13, 2026·Strategic plan
Anishinabe Academy Pre-Design Study
This pre-design study outlines plans for a new Anishinabe Academy facility within Minneapolis Public Schools, focusing on centering Indigenous culture, knowledge, and ways of being. The study evaluates four distinct concepts for school construction or renovation, ultimately recommending a new PK-8 facility. Key design principles prioritize fostering a culturally immersive and welcoming learning environment, integrating generational learning, and emphasizing deep connections to nature and community. The overarching vision is to reclaim and revitalize American Indian identities, cultures, and languages, creating a space where students' heritage is reflected and celebrated for future generations.
